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Tom Turkey Evades the Axe Again

Tom Turkey's doom again was kept at bay He wasn't picked for Thanksgiving entree Hunkered down to keep his head His pals were victims instead Tom survived to live for another day

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Charles Messina

Date: 11/24/2020 6:02:00 PM

The sad thing about it is Tom just lived one more day (lol) Hey, Robert. How are you my good friend. I hope all is well. Happy Thanksgiving! Stay well...Charlie

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/25/2020 7:15:00 AM

Thank you Charlie: Yep, old Tom can't escape the axe forever! Thanks for your witty comment and best always - Bob H

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/17/2020 3:45:00 PM

lucky tom! it sounds like this year his smaller relatives may get chosen first! ~ happy turkey day to you, bob...

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/17/2020 4:44:00 PM

Yep he made himself scarce among the milling flock! But his luck won't hold out forever, I fear! Thanks for commenting and you and your family enjoy Thanksgiving Day and every day!

Jan Allison

Date: 11/17/2020 3:08:00 PM

lol thanks for the giggle:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/17/2020 4:41:00 PM

Glad it gave you a giggle, Jan. One smart bird, that Tom! Best to you - Bob

Ts Poetry

Date: 11/17/2020 3:03:00 PM

Tom is a smart bird

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/17/2020 4:40:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by, TS. Yep, he made himself scarce among the teeming flock! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours and best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/17/2020 2:43:00 PM

Great one Robert :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/17/2020 2:23:00 PM

Lol! Robert, This is a good Limerick for the holiday season.(Thanksgiving) :-) Alexis